TTC March/April/May 2015?

[mommymachine]

I don't believe in Chinese calendar at all. It was only right for 2 or 3 of my children, and how would that explain boy/girl twins? Oh and my DD1 was a 4/5 day cut off! So I think if you want to go for it, you totally should!

[momamia4]

I say that you should only do it if you're not going to have any regrets if you get an opposite. Personally, I would wait because I'd be angry at myself for being impatient and not being on the diet longer. I completely understand where you're coming from though. It really sucks having to wait. I keep trying to convince DH that we could try earlier than 2 cycles after the surgery but he is very rational and reminds me that it's a safety thing set by the doctor, not a choice.

[maudster]

HELLO!!! I want to join!! This month will be our first attempt and I hopefully ovulate in 2 days….we will see. Last month I ovulated 3 days later then expected according to my OPK's. I am going with one attempt so once my OPK turns positive we will try. I am currently on vitex which is helping my mood but killing my sex drive. I will stop vitex when my OPK turns positive. I am going to try Vitex for 2-3 cycles and if I am not pregnant by then I will stop. I am also taking saw palmetto, folic acid and fiber. My DH is taking licorice root (it is like pulling teeth, but getting better). SO excited to join this group and have some buddies along the way. My ideal month to catch the egg would be May, but I will take it any time I can get it. I am not liking the LE diet, however I am not totally strict on it.

How is everyone else doing??

[HealthyGirl]

I wish somehow I could somehow fast forward my fertile days this month so that I can be on the diet another 4 weeks.

I just feel like the longer I wait the more I get obsessed with this whole sway thing.


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[maudster]

I wish somehow I could somehow fast forward my fertile days this month so that I can be on the diet another 4 weeks.

I just feel like the longer I wait the more I get obsessed with this whole sway thing.


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I would totally go ahead and try…I feel like for me the longer I am on the diet the more I will cheat! So if it were me I would go ahead but do what you think is best!!

[HealthyGirl]

Welcome maudster. We have the same cycle.

I think I might attempt tonight and see if I can get pregnant with one attempt with 3-4 cut off.

Are you planning on attempting too?


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[girliedreamz]

Good luck with the surgery, momamia!

We had one attempt last night. It was kind of impromptu, but just felt right. So...we'll see! I feel good that I've been losing at least a little weight and been on the vitex long enough that I do feel the effects of that. On the downside, with the whole family having the flu, I've been crap about exercise, and my diet could have been better. Not bad...but I'm having a lot more protein than traditional LE.

[mommymachine]

Good luck with the surgery, momamia!

We had one attempt last night. It was kind of impromptu, but just felt right. So...we'll see! I feel good that I've been losing at least a little weight and been on the vitex long enough that I do feel the effects of that. On the downside, with the whole family having the flu, I've been crap about exercise, and my diet could have been better. Not bad...but I'm having a lot more protein than traditional LE.

Oh my gosh exciting!!! I hope this is it for you! Are you officially in the 2ww now??

[maudster]

Welcome maudster. We have the same cycle.

I think I might attempt tonight and see if I can get pregnant with one attempt with 3-4 cut off.

Are you planning on attempting too?


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We will be attempting once my OPK says positive. I have only been on the diet for 1 month, so?? But it took me 3 months to conceive both of my boys so I figure it will take that long if not longer to conceive when I am swaying. Who knows though? If it happens this month it is just meant to be!!

[momamia4]

Welcome, Maudster! FX for your attempt!

Kit, good luck and FX if you do decide to go for it.

Thanks, Girlie! FX that your attempt is successful!! That's so exciting!! Atomic says it's the overall diet, not a few mess ups that are important.

I am doing better today. It helped that I was busy getting everything ready for my 14 yo DS's birthday party tonight! I have been freaking out about it all week. I've been nervous that no one was going to show up, but now there are 5 kids here, so I am way more relaxed!! Tomorrow is his family birthday party, so I'll be busy getting ready for that too. I am thinking of taking the kids to a dinosaur exhibit that is in our area tomorrow to help distract me from any surgery/ttc thoughts/obsessions. My dad is supposed to be getting DH and I a hotel room (he has tons of free rooms because he travels a lot for work) for Sunday night so we are closer to the surgery location on Monday morning. I am planning on using the hot tub at the hotel. That should help relax me.